Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT4055 or the Bobcat CT5555?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 55 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT4055 or the Bobcat CT5555?

The Bobcat CT4055 leads on pto hp at 49.6 hp hp, compared to 43.1 hp hp for the Bobcat CT5555.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT4055 or the Bobcat CT5555?

The Bobcat CT5555 leads on loader lift at 2,346 lb lb, compared to 1,795 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4055.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT4055 or the Bobcat CT5555?

The Bobcat CT5555 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 2,716 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4055.

Bobcat CT4055 vs Bobcat CT5555

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 6 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT5555 leads 3 categories to 1 (2 tied). Machine pages: Bobcat CT4055 and Bobcat CT5555.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT4055	Bobcat CT5555
Engine HP (hp)	55 hp	55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 49.6 hp	43.1 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,795 lb	▲ 2,346 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,716 lb	▲ 3,177 lb
Lift Height (in)	104.6 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,136 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	16.5 gpm	▲ 17.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.5 mph	17.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT4055Bobcat CT5555

Engine HPhp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

▲49.6 hp

43.1 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,795 lb

▲2,346 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,716 lb

▲3,177 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	BobcatCT4055	BobcatCT5555


PTO Power	49.6 hp	43.1 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Displacement	109.8 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2750 rpm	2750 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	8.2 gpm
Implement Flow	Not Published	9.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	16.5 gpm	17.8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	16.5 gpm	17.8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 pairs (optional)	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position with Draft Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,716 lb	3,177 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Applicable	Optional: 2,103 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,716 lb	3,177 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.9 gal	14.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	104.6 in	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	4,136 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,795 lb	2,346 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	8F X 8R Synchro	Not Applicable
Transmission Type	Manual 8x8 synchro	Infinite, 3 Range Hydrostatic (Servo control valve with Electric sol.)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	17.1 mph (27.1 km/hr)	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Std

Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet Multi-Disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	71.2 in	75.6 in
Overall Width	69.8 in	74.2 in
Ground Clearance	15.3 in	13.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.4 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	94.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	103.5 in	117.6 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125.5 in	139.6 in

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Bobcat CT4055 vs Bobcat CT5555: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT4055 or the Bobcat CT5555?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 55 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT4055 or the Bobcat CT5555?: The Bobcat CT4055 leads on pto hp at 49.6 hp hp, compared to 43.1 hp hp for the Bobcat CT5555.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT4055 or the Bobcat CT5555?: The Bobcat CT5555 leads on loader lift at 2,346 lb lb, compared to 1,795 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4055.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT4055 or the Bobcat CT5555?: The Bobcat CT5555 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 2,716 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4055.